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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.20, 280.39 and 120.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.20, 280.39 and 120.31 is: 166.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.20 : 280.39 = 120.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.20/280.39 = 120.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.20x = 280.39 × 120.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.20x = 33,733.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,733.72/203.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.01

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